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Companion Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 157 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(157) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Companion Animal Hospital
Location
Oak Hill, Austin
Services
General Practice Vets, Specialty & Referral Vets, Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Reviews
157
Ranking
#8 in General Practice Vets
Best for
Owners with exotic pets, backyard poultry, or pets needing complex surgery.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-06. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-10-06.

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently experience attentive, skilled care from Dr. Geigel and his team, who listen to concerns and treat pets as family members. The clinic excels with complex cases, exotic pets, and poultry, and staff members are remembered for their genuine compassion. A small-town atmosphere and independence from corporate ownership stand out.

One recent negative review detailed a missed cancer diagnosis and extensive unnecessary testing, costing thousands before a friend's outside suggestion. Most recent reviews (past month) remain strongly positive about surgical skill and compassionate care, including treatment of a venomous bite and avian impaction.

Praised for
  • compassionate, knowledgeable care
  • handles exotic pets and backyard poultry
  • strong surgical expertise
  • staff goes above and beyond
  • independent clinic with fair pricing
Watch-outs
  • missed diagnosis led to unnecessary testing and delays
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Best for: Owners with exotic pets, backyard poultry, or pets needing complex surgery.
Think twice if: Families whose dogs need rapid diagnosis of rare conditions; one recent review noted delayed cancer detection despite extended testing.

Where this business shines

  • One of few independent, non-corporate clinics in Austin
  • Specialized expertise with exotic pets and backyard poultry
  • Surgical skill and safe case management
  • Transparent approach to preventive care and diagnostics

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Geigel (primary veterinarian) and Dr. Geigel-Ortiz manage complex cases including spay surgery for dogs with bleeding disorders
  • Daniel (vet tech) and team member Pizza noted for compassionate support
  • Hand-made pottery dishes made by Dr. Geigel's children; profits support clinic animal charity
  • Facility is an old home with oak trees, not a strip-mall clinic
  • Uses multiple diagnostic tools including ultrasound and in-house lab; laser therapy available
  • Handles rattlesnake bite cases and exotic pets (hamsters, guinea pigs, chickens, hens)

What reviews say by service

General Practice Vets
Strong reputation for listening to owner concerns and personalized care across multiple pet types.
Specialty & Referral Vets
Successfully manages complex cases like bleeding disorders in surgery; provides second opinions that save owners money.
Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Praised for fast response to rattlesnake bite with appropriate antibodies; treats urgent conditions like avian impaction.
Exotic & Avian Vets
Specialized expertise with backyard chickens and flocks; handles guinea pigs and hamsters; global poultry connections.
Holistic & Integrative Vets
Prescribed probiotic treatment (Visbiome) as alternative to surgery for impacted crop in hen.
Mobile & House-Call Vets
Website lists mobile veterinary services, though review evidence is limited.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.62 average across the 214 general practice vets businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
136
4
3
3
1
2
4
1
13

Common questions

Do they accept new patients?
Yes. New customers receive 20% off their first appointment.
Can they treat my backyard chickens?
Yes. Reviews describe extensive expertise with backyard flocks and individual birds, with global poultry connections.
Do they have emergency services?
Yes. They handle emergency and urgent care and have successfully treated conditions like rattlesnake bites.

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Last updated 2026-10-06